Tennessee’s ‘trench warfare’ crucial in Vols’ 4-0 start

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Tennessee defensive lineman Elijah Simmons celebrates after a tackle during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams) (Alonzo Adams | AP)

It’s trench warfare at Tennessee this season as the big nasties on UT’s offensive and defensive lines have imposed their will on opponents on the way to a 4-0 record @wvlt@WVLTSports@Vol_Footballpic.twitter.com/XSKexseMe5

— Rick Russo (@wvltrick) September 26, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – In Tennessee’s 43rd game under Head Coach Josh Heupel, the Tennessee offense went over 300 yards of total offense for the 41st time under the Oklahoma legend, as the Vols downed the Sooners 25-15.

Veteran offensive lineman Andrej Karic said the offensive line’s success comes from the team’s mental makeup as much as its physical ability.

“Something to describe us would be smart,” Karic said. “I think a lot of us in the room have played a lot of games, and just kind of seeing how things play out in the midst of a game and being able to make adjustments on the sideline.”…

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